“Long ago, God gave the perfect gift wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a lowly manger. Was God watching to see how each heart would respond? Let’s explore each character in the Christmas story and discover their responses and their hearts. Maybe along the way we’ll find our own heart’s response to the greatest gift ever given.” The book Make Your Heart a Mange r describes how each person in the Christmas story responded to the birth of the Savior. ...
Posted by Karen Porter on 10/22/2024
Embark on an inspiring journey through the Old Testament, tracing the promise of Christ from creation to Bethlehem's cradle. Tracing His Promise will stir your faith, bring you closer to Christ, and give you hope for His promises for you and those you love. Available on Amazon ...
Posted by Donna Amidon on 10/12/2024
Every year we hit December 1st with so many plans to keep Jesus as our focus til Christmas. And each year we seem to reach mid December with anxiety, guilt and frustration at our lack of focus. Gifts of the Manger is a 25-day devotional to help us get our focus on Jesus during this time of celebrating His birth and the reason for His birth. May your Christmas season will be filled with time spent focusing on Jesus! May you be blessed with these gifts we've all been given because He came as the sweetest gift; a babe in the manger. ...
Posted by Tracy Axcell on 09/23/2024
It’s the perfect Christmas devotional for the Christmas fanatic. You know, the one. The person who―if they could―would celebrate Christmas all year round. The one who unapologetically starts playing Christmas music in October and knows the words to every Christmas carol. It’s written for the person who starts decorating for Christmas way before Thanksgiving. This devotional is for the person who lives and breathes the holiday season and carries the Christmas spirit all year long. More specifically, this devotional features 40 of the most beloved Christmas traditions...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 01/17/2024
Welcome to Stories of Christmas Joy 2022. Today I welcome my special guest: Victoria Chapin {Chrisitian Author & Speaker} ...
Posted by Victoria Chapin on 11/21/2023
Ginny speaks at Brush Creek's Christmas Banquet. This message begins with her story about Pat Nixon and visiting the White House at Christmas in her blue jeans! After eventually experiencing the true meaning of Christmas, both Ginny and her father engage in world missions to share the message that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. It's not Happy Holidays. It's Merry Christmas, Christ the Savior is born. ...
Posted by Ginny Dent Brant on 08/21/2023
" The weary world rejoices! " God gave Christine Trimpe these words during a difficult season, inspiring her to go deeper with her study of joy. What she learned was life-changing: God's joy is more than abundant and carries us through our darkest trials and tribulations. Seek joy, and you will find it! Countdown to Christmas in the Gospel of Luke with this 25-day advent devotional to discover the joy of the Lord despite difficult circumstances. In this joy-seeking journey, you will: • Experience the transformative...
Posted by Christine Trimpe on 08/10/2023
Speaking at a Christmas dinner for ladies of my church, a fun evening talking about who we are, how we are, and why. A 4 minute video... ...
Posted by Dori Pulse on 02/25/2022
At a time of year where we feel we "should " feel joyful, the extra stress and responsibilities of the holidays, loss of loved ones and more, can cause this to be a real struggle. Add to this the challenges we've faced in the last 2 years with COVID-19, and joy can be hard to find. At the BCC Women's Christmas Brunch, Ammie shared her own experiences in a way that allowed many to relate to her journey. She reminded us where our true joy comes from. Ammie provided encouragement and reminders from scripture that allowed the ladies attending to leave the event feeling lighter and...
Posted by Ammie Bouwman on 02/21/2022
1. Come On, Ring Those Bells 2. Heirlooms 3. Sweet Little Jesus Boy/Emmanuel 4. Snow Medley 5. Silent Night/Holy Night 6. The Birthday Of A Kin 7. What Child Is This 8. Joy To The Wor.ld 9. I Call Him Lord 10. Let There Be Peace On Earth ...
What is Christmas? is an engaging introduction to the true meaning of Christmas, now in a new, convenient size. Michelle Medlock Adams' warm, humorous text lists all of the things that Christmas might be about, only to conclude that it is truly about celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Through the whimsical art and rhyming, fun-to-read verse, even the youngest child will come to understand what Christmas is. Ages 2-5. ...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 02/27/2019
Jesus is the reason for the season! It’s as easy as A-B-C! Pairing scenes from the first Christmas with the traditions of today, C is for Christmas brings together all the very best elements of the season into a delightful read-aloud that families will turn to year after year. The gang’s all here—Mary and Joseph, the three kings, the shepherds, and the big man in red—but the focus is clearly on Jesus. On every page, this beautiful book witnesses to the great love that came into the world on the night a precious baby was born. ...
Posted by Michelle Medlock Adams on 02/27/2019
